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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,251.26, 3,105.81 and 1,504.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,251.26, 3,105.81 and 1,504.44 is: 2,075.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,251.26 : 3,105.81 = 1,504.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,251.26/3,105.81 = 1,504.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,251.26x = 3,105.81 × 1,504.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,251.26x = 4,672,504.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,672,504.80/2,251.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,075.51

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